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Taxpayer-backed school voucher expansion heads to Florida House
Read full article: Taxpayer-backed school voucher expansion heads to Florida HouseA proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.
Write-in candidate means only Republicans can vote in March Florida House race in Marion County
Read full article: Write-in candidate means only Republicans can vote in March Florida House race in Marion CountyThe field of candidates is set for a special election in Marion County to replace a state representative embroiled in a federal fraud scandal.
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Here are 10 big issues to watch during the 2021 Florida legislative session
Read full article: Here are 10 big issues to watch during the 2021 Florida legislative sessionTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 2021 legislative session will start March 2, with Gov. Lawmakers will take up a wide range of issues during the 60-day session, along with negotiating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Here are 10 big issues to watch during the session:AdBUDGET: With the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic reducing expected tax revenues, legislative leaders have warned repeatedly that they likely will make budget cuts. Ron DeSantis in January released a record $96.6 billion budget proposal for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which will start July 1. DeSantis’ proposal is a starting point for lawmakers, who have continued to offer a less-rosy view of the state’s finances.